Local Artisan Food Producers near the Rusk, Texas 75785 Area (5)

The rustic look and feel of Beckendorf Mercantile and Meat Market's interior take you back to the past. This is one of the reasons why this place is appealing because it is charming and a welcome break from doing groceries inside modern stores. It also helps that the food they sell here smells good and tastes good. The pies, the cooked meat - they blend perfectly with the smell of old wood and old cluttered items that serves as part of the aesthetic of the room.

Start your day with a good coffee! Located in beautiful East Texas, Coffee City USA has the “best coffee selection” in the east Texas area! They roast their own beans and even have a cute first shop where you can come in and buy your coffee whole bean or ground, buy gifts and souvenirs, and try their product at the coffee bar. They have “super friendly and helpful staff!” They serves great espresso drinks with so many varieties of flavored coffees and teas. You’ll definitely love their flavored coffee like praline pecan! So if you love coffee so much, this place is Indeed a coffee lovers paradise! Stop by today for a latte or frappe!

The Cherry Laurel was established in 1990 by two best friends, Bonnie and Linda, after they transformed a dilapidated house into a restaurant that provided homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and “a casual and unique dining experience” to the citizens of Athens, Texas.  Then in 1997, a beloved local bakery owner passed the reins to Bonnie and Linda, giving rise to The Cherry Laurel Bakery, especially after they perfected their amazing Butterum cake.  Now the Cherry Laurel Bakery, Café and Catering, they serve tasty salads, soups, sandwiches, baked potatoes, wraps and sandwiches, as well as breads, cinnamon rolls, pies and other pastries. And of course, their decadent and beautifully decorated cakes that can be ordered for any and every occasion.

The Waldo Way Dairy Farm & Artisan Bakery - Tyler is another location for this family farm that offers raw dairy products and artisanal baked goods. They've been in business since 2013 and have been providing members of their farmshares some of the best raw dairy products this side of Tyler, Texas. Some of their baked goods include muffins, brownies, and gluten free granola.